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55/100Balanced
Power/Weight
0.34 hp/kg
Top Speed
190 km/h
Torque
83 Nm
Engine
853 ccm
Technical Overview
2021 Bmw F 850 GS Edition 40 Years GS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Bmw for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 2021 Bmw F 850 GS Edition 40 Years GS relies on a 853 cc (52.1 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 76.4 HP (55.8 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 83 Nm (61.2 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 89.6 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the F 850 GS Edition 40 Years GS measures 227 kg (500 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.34 HP/kg (2.97 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 815 mm (32.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,559 mm (61.4 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 357 km (222 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 190 km/h (118 mph).
Specific Output
89.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.34 HP/kg (2.97 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~357 km (222 mi)
Engine
Displacement853.0 ccm (52.05 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Power76.4 HP (55.8 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque83.0 Nm (8.5 kgf-m or 61.2 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
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